Cooking on board the smaller compacs

[capt_nemo]

Smier,

If you really need a "storage case", make one out of thin plywood or even cloth with batting between two layers to protect the stove from damage.

It all depends on how much your perceived "need" is.

Remember, Necessity is the mother of Invention!

capt_nemo

[Smier]

Well Capt Nemo, you gave me an idea!  Not having a storage case wasn't a big deal to me, but I thought others would be concerned about it.  You got me thinking, and I think I am going to build a cutting board cover for the stove so that I don't lose precious counter space in my larger boats galley, and also that will double as a storage case when not in use at home, or if I take it in the compac.  Thanks for the idea, and another winter project!

[capt_nemo]

Smier,

You're quite welcome. I'm delighted when thought seeds are planted and eventually take root.

Sounds like a very practical idea - combining cutting board utility and storage/protection capability. Should serve you well. I like it!

capt_nemo

[chas5131]

Have the forespar with the cooking pot and percolator.  Have a mount on the stern rail and another on the companionway board.
Studying a one pot cookbook and ordering a 4 inch cast iron skillet for two eggs. Will heat water or milk and make Starbucks instant coffee.

[slowshoes]

slowshoes,

we bought the cheapest vacuum sealer we could find.  a genuine "seal-a-meal" from walmart.

it was about $50.  i've seen units as high $300.  i'd rather put the $ towards new sails.


carl

   Thanks for the reply Carl. Vaccum sealing seems like a great idea to me, so I will definitely check that out.

  I can second the positive opinions on Origo stoves. Our Union 32 came with an Origo stove/oven. When we first bought our boat, I thought we would eventually "upgrade" to a propane stove/oven, but over time we realized that it's a great stove. It's safe, easy to use, and is versatile (boils water quickly or will simmer as well as any stove). We've owned our boat for 25 years now, and we have never had a single issue with the stove.

        Fair winds,
        Bill

[Pete H]

Hi Guys,

There has been a lot of good stuff contributed by everyone here. Thanks.

I was looking through a recent SCA, and I saw a book called "Cooking aboard a small boat" by Paul Esterle advertised, so I bought a copy. Well it was on the topic we had been discussing. The book is not bad, but most of it had been pretty well covered here.  Then a few days ago the latest copy of SCA arrived and lo and behold, the magazine contains an extract from the book, just to rub salt into the wounds, the article is illustrated in colour, while the book is black and white. Apparently there will be further extracts in future editions of SCA. The current edition of SCA also had an illustrated article by Dylan Winters, featuring his portable galley.

I have knocked up a prototype, stealing ideas from left, right and centre. I'll give this a try and post a photo when I have tested this and built the final article.

Cheers,
Pete H

[Bob23]

   I just read that article, Pete. For my last birthday, my son gave me a gift subscription to SCA. I was a subscriber, then let it lapse 'cause I'm also a cheapskate. But I have recently rediscovered this wonderful magazine and it really pertains to us small boat guys. However, even Good Old Boat has had articles and photos of some smaller craft...maybe they're waking up to the fact that there is life under 30 feet!
   I use the original equipment Origo 2 burner alcohol stove on my 1985 23/2 along with a propane grill mounted on the stern rail. The Origo will boil enough water for a full French Press for coffee in under 8 minutes.
   Looking forward to your posts and photots.
Bob23

[capt_nemo]

Recently, in response to a Good Old Boat Survey, I suggested that they devote some time, effort, and space to "Pocket Cruisers" since there are quite a lot of us with boats under 30 feet LOA. Mentioned how popular SCA was with our crowd. I reminded them that there is a large potential subscription market out there to be tapped if their magazine would appeal to the smaller cruiser Owners.

Jerry Powlas, Technical Editor, responded that I was correct in observing that there was indeed a division of content based on boat size and that Good Old Boat will give the matter some additional thought.

capt_nemo